Washington, D.C., United States – December 27, 2024: A new report released by the U.S. Congressional Commission on China has shed light on China’s ongoing repression of Tibetan culture, religion, and traditions. The document highlights systematic efforts by the Chinese government to erode the cultural identity of Tibetans through measures that include restricting religious freedoms, controlling religious institutions, and suppressing the use of the Tibetan language.
The report emphasizes the extensive surveillance and harsh penalties faced by Tibetans who express dissent against Chinese policies. It also underlines the increasing number of reports of Tibetan religious leaders, including monks, being detained, with some subjected to forced assimilation into Han Chinese culture.
In response to the findings, U.S. lawmakers have called for stronger international pressure on China to respect Tibetan rights and autonomy. The report also urges the U.S. government to impose targeted sanctions on Chinese officials responsible for these actions and to raise the issue in multilateral forums such as the United Nations.
The Congressional Commission’s findings add to the growing body of evidence against China’s policies in Tibet, which many human rights organizations describe as severe violations of international law.
